Intellectual Property Law Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The America Invents Act created inter partes review in 2012. However, a recent decision by Federal Circuit Judge Bryson sitting by designation in the District of Delaware provides a valuable insight on how the issue may turn out. This article was originally posted to Law360. 35 U.S.C. § In Prolitec Inc. collecting cases).

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Intepat

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Women & Patents Women have played a vital role in developing the Industry through their inventions. She had invented a Process for weaving straw with silk or thread. Her invention gave a head start to the hat industry in the US, and this gave rise to wearable fashion in the 19th century.

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Patently-O

JANUARY 20, 2023

Hrdy, Professor of Intellectual Property Law at University of Akron School of Law, and Daniel H. Brean, Senior In-House Intellectual Property Counsel, Respiratory Care, Philips. Are inventions described in works of science fiction patentable? Guest post by Camilla A. Raytheon Techs. 3d 1374 (2021).

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SpicyIP

MARCH 13, 2023

Controller of Patents and Designs: Revisting the CRI Guidelines and Ferid Allani Patentability of Computer Related Inventions (CRI) in India has popped up again! Call for Papers: NUALS Intellectual Property Law Review (Vol. Microsoft v. The deadline for submissions is April 18, 2023.

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Kashishipr

MARCH 16, 2022

People are aware of the term ‘Property,’ which relates to the regulations, rules, and laws of ‘Real Property’ or ‘Real Estate,’ i.e., land. One way in which the real estate owners designate the boundaries of their assets, which is the land, is by putting a fence around it. Trademarks.

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Intepat

JUNE 19, 2023

Introduction Intellectual Property refers to those intangible assets which are created by virtue of the human intellect. The various forms of intellectual property are already well known- trademarks, patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trade secrets, domain names and geographical indications.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

JANUARY 16, 2024

What are Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)? Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) refer to the legal rights granted to individuals or businesses for their creations or inventions. They prevent others from making, using, or selling the invention without permission.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

To put it straightforwardly, the Metaverse refers to an immersive digital space in which users interact with different people and things by using digital avatars. NFTs may refer to the digital goods or specific pieces sold in the Metaverse. These are non-fungible, implying that they are unique and can never be replaced by something.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 12, 2021

In today’s context, Culinary talents encompass more than just the preparation or cooking of a dish; they also include the presentation, arrangement, or appearance of their cuisine, which is frequently referred to as plating. A lot of attention is placed on the art of plating, especially in the restaurant business.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 20, 2022

Patents, copyright, and trademarks have been the most widely recognized forms of IP to date; however, there are other forms as well, including geographical indications and industrial designs, which have been gaining attention in the past few decades. Eligibility Criteria for Trade Secret Protection.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 29, 2022

“Intellectual Property” refers to mental creations such as inventions, literary and creative works, as well as symbols, names, and pictures utilised in business. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY KIN OF E-COMMERCE. As a result, intellectual property becomes a more valuable asset than owning a physical item.

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Kashishipr

JANUARY 27, 2022

In a commercial application, this confidential information is generally referred to as Intellectual Property (IP), whereas the term may be used to refer to other sensitive information in the scenario of doctor-patient confidentiality, priest-penitent privilege, attorney-client privilege, and bank-client confidentiality.

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Intepat

JUNE 15, 2023

It thus becomes crucial for them to safeguard their creations through effective intellectual property laws. Copyright is a form of intellectual property law designed to safeguard original works of authorship including literary, dramatic, and artistic works such as computer software, novels, architecture etc.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Formula One can be perceived as an epicentre of inventions and innovations, making intellectual property indispensable in the sport. IP can be found in the chassis of cars, uniforms, merchandise, various engineering and designing equipment, television broadcasting, and most importantly, carefully hidden trade secrets.

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Kashishipr

JULY 27, 2022

The term ‘ Intellectual Property (IP) ‘ basically refers to the creations of the human mind that are intangible in nature. In simple terms, it pertains to the original creations of the human intellect, including inventions, symbols, designs, artistic works, literary works, and so on.

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Kashishipr

JUNE 23, 2021

Big data is a relatively new concept that has created a greater conundrum in the realm of Intellectual Property (IP) laws. Big data refers to the large and diverse sets of information that can grow at an ever-increasing rate. What is Big Data? Big Data and Patents.

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SpicyIP

JULY 22, 2023

It states that the current IP regime poses problems in the context of generic computer programs because of the way the algorithms are designed and trained using large data sets. It mentions intellectual property as a part of creating a strong R&D base (refer to page 13). It is not clear what this refers to though.

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SpicyIP

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Call for Papers: NALSAR’s Indian Journal of Intellectual Property Law (IJIPL) Vol. Controller of Patents and Designs ( pdf ), was decided by the Delhi High Court and deals with issues pertaining to prior art and inventive step. Dr Vaishali Londhe of NMIMS SPPSPTM wins Patent for Breakthrough Invention.

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Kashishipr

JULY 20, 2022

When it comes to imitating Apple, Xiaomi is accused of copying its smartphones, laptop designs, and overall marketing strategy. He said that if there is a company that invents cars, we can’t blame other companies building cars with windows, AC, wheels, and steering wheels. and the so-called rival RealMe.

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IIPRD

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Biodiversity in simple terms is referred to as the living variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat. Intellectual property right plays a vital role in achieving this developmental role. It is a mechanism for the protection of rights granted to the creators of ideas, inventions products etc.

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IP and Legal Filings

MARCH 5, 2024

This seriously threatens the financial interests and intellectual property rights of enterprises. Trademark Law Before pre-digitalization The US Trademark Office (USPTO) defines a trademark as a word, phrase, design, or symbol that serves to identify and distinguish the products or services you sell apart from those of others.

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Kashishipr

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In most scenarios, invented or coined words or some distinctive geometrical designs are referred to as the best trademarks. A crystal clear and concise mark ensures that the general public is not left in a state of doubt or confusion concerning the nature of the product or service offered.

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Kashishipr

AUGUST 31, 2022

In simple terms, IP is a category of property that includes the intangible (i.e., Such creations may include literary and artistic works, designs, names, inventions, etc. Copyright’s relationship to IP is that it is just another form of IP, like trademarks, patents, and industrial designs.

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LexBlog IP

MAY 19, 2023

Goldsmith SCOTUS Decision Welcome to the ever-evolving world of intellectual property law, where creativity intersects with legal rights, and the boundaries of art and originality are constantly being defined and redefined. The pre-existing licensing agreement was also a significant aspect of this case.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) directed patent practitioners to current case law and sections of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) as reminders as the patent practitioners continue to work in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology space. MPEP Sections to Know – Especially for AI Inventions.

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The IPKat

JUNE 23, 2023

After describing the problem and its possible solution (the publication has not yet been peer-reviewed), I will examine potential legal intricacies related to the protection of such shapes in intellectual property law. However, is the solution to a mathematical problem even an "invention"? not applicable in industry.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) directed patent practitioners to current case law and sections of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (MPEP) as reminders as the patent practitioners continue to work in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology space. A summary of these reminders (and links to more information) are provided herein.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In each ex parte reexamination, the examiner determined that the challenged claims were obvious variants of Cellect’s prior-expiring reference. There is nothing in the PTA statute to suggest that application of ODP to the PTA-extended patent term would be contrary to the congressional design. patent claims.

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SpicyIP

MAY 20, 2024

Highlights of the Week Announcing the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on Intellectual Property Law Prof (Dr.) Shamnad Basheer’s 48th birth anniversary today, we are excited to announce the 2024 Shamnad Basheer Essay Competition on IP Law! This and much more in last week’s SpicyIP Weekly Review. v Cipla Ltd.,

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 12, 2023

.” But our problem often is that the law, or lawyers, frequently use unfamiliar or exotic terms that others claim have no more understood meaning than a reference to a “ vermicious kind ,” and those or other lawyers may overuse a word that they do not seem to actually comprehend. § 1125(a)(1) (Section 43).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Dorland counterclaimed for copyright infringement, claiming that Larson’s use of Dorland’s letter was a violation of intellectual property law. They transform real people and events into something invented, because what is the great subject of art — the only subject, really — if not life itself?

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 27, 2023

In particular, ChatGPT is a type of “language” model designed to respond with a natural language reply when prompted with a text-based question. The “Chat” in ChatGPT refers to this question-and-answer design, where ChatGPT behaves like a ChatBot. ” OpenAI, ChatGPT General FAQ.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 15, 2022

It refers to a part which serves no useful purpose” — The Ultimate Computer , STAR TREK, THE ORIGINAL SERIES. 1, it, he made inventive contributions and started the inventive process. For any given AI system, a human designed and wrote the program that constitutes the machine learning algorithm. ” Id.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 21, 2021

That question is “how have various countries’ intellectual property laws addressed efforts to copyright, trademark, or patent holy names, sacred words, or outputs of creation?” Steel” (which is actually more a Godfather reference than a God one). “ find out knowledge of witty inventions.”:

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 3, 2023

Thus, although intellectual property laws are territorial ( i.e. , governed by the law of each country), it is helpful for courts to consider international harmonization in their rulings to the extent possible without running contrary to a countries’ national laws. .”

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 20, 2022

Where IP Spring Cleaning Starts : Whether applied to home or office, literally or figuratively, spring cleaning’s cultural, historic, and biological roots have intellectual property law analogs and other legal offshoots. ” Interestingly, this spring cleaning language hits other patents and trade secrets as well.

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